In its seemingly relentless pursuit of demonizing the Muslim community in Boston, the so-called Americans for Peace and Tolerance (APT) has this time shifted its target from its usual focus on the landmark cultural institution, The Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, to a prominent and respected Imam. Dr. Suheil …

May 27, 2015 INTERFAITH DIALOGUE Meeting Notice The Muslim –Christian interfaith dialogue sponsored by The Islamic Council of New England in partnership with the Massachusetts Council of Churches and the Archdiocese of Boston will take place on: Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM Location: Islamic Center …

Condemnation of Terrorism in Kenya The Islamic Council of New England condemns in the strongest possible terms the slaughter of innocent Christian students in Kenya today. Al-Shabab gunmen stormed a university in northeastern Kenya at dawn Thursday, killing more than 70 people. Militants separated Christian students from Muslims, and then …

DOES ENGAGEMENT IN CVE PROGRAMS ATTENUATE ISLAMOPHOBIA OR AGGRAVATE CIVIL RIGHTS? At a high profile meeting in the White House on the subject of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), President Obama was very circumspect in the choice of his words to characterize the terrorists orchestrating mayhem in the name of Islam. …

American Sniper ‘The Good the Bad the Ugly –the sequel’ by Dr. Abdul Cader Asmal The American Muslim Feb/ 2/2015 The movie ‘American Sniper’ based on Chris Kyle’s best seller has become an instant box-office success and a lightning rod for controversy (e.g. Moore, Maher, McCain, Hedges, Ventura). Whether …

Message from the Dept of Homeland Security Dear Community Partners: We are reaching out to you in the aftermath of the tragic incident in Chapel Hill, North Carolina in which three young Muslim Americans lost their lives in a senseless act of violence this week. Our thoughts and prayers are …